An unusual case of pulmonary embolism after arthroscopic meniscectomy

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Jong Keun SeonHyoung Yeon Seo

Abstract

Although the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) following arthroscopic knee surgery has not been well established, such occurrences place the patient at high risk. In this report we present a case of PE following arthroscopic meniscectomy. The patient was a 63-year-old woman, with no definite risk factors for PE, who underwent successful arthroscopic meniscectomy. However, on the postoperative 9th day she developed dyspnea and tachycardia. Investigations carried out in the emergency department, including EKG, echocardiography, and CT angiography, supported the diagnosis of a PE. Heparin therapy was initiated, and the patient's condition then improved sufficiently to allow follow-up at our outpatient department.

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Dec 25, 2009·Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA·Jong-Hun JiYeon-Soo Lee
Apr 30, 2008·Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association·Brandon D BushnellJack M Bert
Jul 14, 2021·International Journal of Surgery Case Reports·Piya ChavalparitTanarat Boonriong

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